Community concerned by closure of inpatient psych unit at ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital

Community concerned by closure of inpatient psych unit at ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital

The inpatient psychiatric unit at ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital closed on April 7, citing a low patient census as the primary reason for the shutdown.Ryan Mills, a local youth sports coach, sought help at Waukesha Memorial last September after experiencing a severe psychological episode.I drove myself to the ER and said, 'I cant do this tomorrow,' Mills recalled.Watch: Community shocked by closure of inpatient psych unit at Waukesha hospi…

Residents respond to inpatient psychiatric unit closure

WAUKESHA — After the news broke that the inpatient psychiatric unit at ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital would close on Monday, many people responded with similar comments about the need for this resource in the area.